In Room Dining Manager

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

 

Entry-level management position that is responsible for the daily operations in In Villa Dining.  Position directs, trains and assists employees to follow standards in the delivery of food and beverage to guestrooms and hospitality suites. Position assists in ensuring guest and employee satisfaction is achieved while maintaining the operating budget. Strengthens the food and beverage/culinary team by assisting in other outlets when needed.

 

CANDIDATE PROFILE 

 

Education and Experience

·  High school diploma or GED; 4 years experience in the food and beverage, culinary, or related professional area.

OR

·  2-year degree from an accredited university in Food Service Management, Hotel and Restaurant Management, Hospitality, Business Administration, or related major; 2 years experience in the food and beverage, culinary, or related professional area.

 

CORE WORK ACTIVITIES

 

Managing Day-to-Day In Villa Dining Operations

·  Supervises and manages employees. Manages all day-to-day operations. Understands employee positions well enough to perform duties in employees' absence.
·  Ensures property policies are administered fairly and consistently.
·  Communicates areas in need of attention to staff and follows up to ensure follow through.
·  Supervises daily shift operations and ensures compliance with all In Villa Dining policies, standards and procedures.
·  Supervises staffing levels to ensure that guest service, operational needs and financial objectives are met.

 

Leading In Villa Dining Team

·  Utilizes interpersonal and communication skills to lead, influence, and encourage others; advocates sound financial/business decision making; demonstrates honesty/integrity; leads by example.
·  Encourages and builds mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.
·  Serves as a role model to demonstrate appropriate behaviors.
·  Provides guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.
·  Develops specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
·  Ensures and maintains the productivity level of employees.
·  Provides the leadership, vision and direction to bring together and prioritize the departmental goals in a way that will be efficient and effective.
·  Celebrates successes and publicly recognizes the contributions of team members.
·  Communicates performance expectations in accordance with job descriptions for each position.
·  Ensures that regular on-going communication is happening with employees to create awareness of business objectives, communicate expectations, recognize performance and produce desired results.
·  Establishes and maintains open, collaborative relationships with employees and ensures employees do the same within the team.
·  Observes service behaviors of employees and provides feedback to individuals.
·  Strives to improve service performance.
·  Supervises service behaviors of employees and provides feedback to individuals.

 

In Villa Dining Financial and Budgeting Goals

·  Comprehends budgets, operating statements and payroll progress reports as needed to assist in the financial management of department.
·  Participates in the management of department's controllable expenses to achieve or exceed budgeted goals.

 

Ensuring Exceptional Customer Service

·  Provides services that are above and beyond for customer satisfaction and retention.
·  Improves service by communicating and assisting individuals to understand guest needs, providing guidance, feedback, and individual coaching when needed.
·  Manages day-to-day operations, ensures the quality, standards and meeting the expectations of the customers on a daily basis.
·  Emphasizes guest satisfaction during all departmental meetings and focuses on continuous improvement.
·  Empowers employees to provide excellent customer service.
·  Interacts with guests to obtain feedback on product quality and service levels
·  Interacts with guests, via phone or by accompanying server during meal delivery, to obtain feedback on quality of product, service levels and overall satisfaction.
·  Sets a positive example for guest relations.
·  Handles guest problems and complaints.
·  Participates in the employee performance appraisal process, providing feedback as needed.

 

Conducting Human Resource Activities

·  Identifies the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.
·  Identifies the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.
·  Supports a departmental orientation program for employees to receive the appropriate new hiring training to successfully perform their job.
·  Trains staff and monitors adherence to all cash handling and credit policies and procedures.
·  Solicits employee feedback, utilizes an "open door" policy and reviews employee satisfaction results to identify and address employee problems or concerns.

 

Additional Responsibilities

·  Provides information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
·  Analyzes information and evaluates results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
·  Recognizes good quality products and presentations.

 

 

Marriott International is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, such as disability and veteran status, or any other basis covered under applicable law.

At more than 100 award-winning properties worldwide, The Ritz-Carlton Ladies and Gentlemen create experiences so exceptional that long after a guest stays with us, the experience stays with them. Attracting the world’s top hospitality professionals who curate lifelong memories, we believe that everyone succeeds when they are empowered to be creative, thoughtful and compassionate.

Every day, we set the standard for rare and special luxury service the world over and pride ourselves on delivering excellence in the care and comfort of our guests.

Your role will be to ensure that the “Gold Standards” of The Ritz-Carlton are delivered graciously and thoughtfully every day. The Gold Standards are the foundation of The Ritz-Carlton and are what guides us each day to be better than the next. It is this foundation and our belief that our culture drives success by which The Ritz Carlton has earned the reputation as a global brand leader in luxury hospitality. As part of our team, you will learn and exemplify the Gold Standards, such as our Employee Promise, Credo and our Service Values. And our promise to you is that we offer the chance to be proud of the work you do and who you work with.

In joining The Ritz-Carlton, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International. Be where you can do your best work, begin your purpose, belong to an amazing global team, and become the best version of you.